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KarenPang 7th May 2012 09:24 AM

[flumpool] The 2nd thread ~ 17th single ラストコール (22.03)
 
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Members
  • Yamamura Ryuta (山村隆太): Vocal and Guitar
  • Sakai Kazuki (阪井一生): Guitar
  • Amakawa Genki (尼川元気): Bass
  • Ogura Seiji (小倉誠司): Drums

Discography

Studio Albums
  1. [2009.12.23] What's flumpool!?
  2. [2011.01.26] Fantasia of Life Stripe
  3. [2012.12.12] experience
  4. [2016.03.16] EGG

Best Album

[2014.05.21] The Best 2008-2014 "MONUMENT"

Mini-Album

[2008.11.19] Unreal

Singles
  1. [2009.02.25] Hoshi ni Negai wo (星に願いを)
  2. [2009.07.01] MW ~Dear Mr. & Ms. Picaresque~ / Natsu Dive (MV ~Dear Mr. & Ms. ピカレスク~ / 夏Dive)
  3. [2010.02.03] Zanzou (残像)
  4. [2010.06.23] reboot ~Akiramenai Uta~ / Nagareboshi (reboot ~あきらめない詩~ / 流れ星)
  5. [2010.09.29] Kimi ni Todoke (君に届け)
  6. [2011.07.27] Donna Mirai ni mo Ai wa Aru / Touch (どんな未来にも愛はある / Touch)
  7. [2011.09.07] Akashi (証)
  8. [2011.12.07] Present
  9. [2012.07.04] Because... I am
  10. [2012.11.07] Answer
  11. [2013.07.03] Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain (大切なものは君以外に見当たらなくて / 微熱リフレーム)
  12. [2013.10.02] Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ (強く儚く / Belief ~春を待つ君へ~)
  13. [2015.05.13] FOUR ROOMS
  14. [2015.08.05] Natsu yo Tomenaide ~You're Romantic~ (夏よ止めないで~You're Romantic~)
  15. [2016.02.10] Yoru wa Nemureru kai? (夜は眠れるかい?)
  16. [2016.11.02] FREE YOUR MIND
  17. [2017.03.22] Last Call (ラストコール)

Concert Releases

[2009.07.01] "How did we feel then?" ~flumpool Tour 2009 "Unreal" Live at Shibuya Club Quattro~
[2010.02.24] flumpool tour 2009 "Unclose" Special!! LIVE at Nippon Budokan
[2011.04.06] flumpool Live at YOKOHAMA ARENA!! Special Live 2010 "Snowy Nights Serenade ~Kokoro Mademo Tsunagitai~" (flumpool Live at YOKOHAMA ARENA!! Special Live 2010 "Snowy Nights Serenade ~心までも繋ぎたい~")
[2012.04.01] flumpool Special Live 2011 "Present ~Arigatou Matsuri! Koyoi wa Utaou! Odori Tsukusou!~" at Saitama Super Arena (flumpool Special Live 2011「Present ~ありがとう祭り!今宵は歌おう!踊り尽くそう!~」 at さいたまスーパーアリーナ)
[2013.04.24] flumpool Special Live 2013 "experience" at YOKOHAMA ARENA
[2013.12.25] flumpool 5th Anniversary Special Live "For our 1,826 days & your 43,824 hours" at Nippon Budokan
[2014.05.21] Believers High (ビリーバーズ・ハイ)
[2014.08.09] flumpool Music Clips 2008-2014 "MOVEMENT"
[2014.12.03] flumpool 5th Anniversary tour 2014『MOMENT』<ARENA SPECIAL> at YOKOHAMA ARENA
[2015.11.18] flumpool Manatsu no Yagai★LIVE 2015『FOR ROOTS』~Osaka Fields Forever~ (flumpool 真夏の野外★LIVE 2015 「FOR ROOTS」 ~オオサカ・フィールズ・フォーエバー~)

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http://www.flumpool.jp/

Ryuuta's Twitter - https://twitter.com/fp_Yamaryu
Kazuki's Twitter - https://twitter.com/fp_kazuki
Staff's Twitter - https://twitter.com/flumpool_STAFF

Past promo pics



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Special unit - THE TURTLES JAPAN

New release

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Debut album - ELECTRONIC HUMANITY
Release date - 8th April 2015
Peak position - #14

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1) It's Alright !
2) 10/10
3) Jerassic
4) Kazabana
5) Juuni Hitoe
6) AB LOVE LOVE
7) JAPANESE SPIRITS pile-up
8) ELE !!!

THE TURTLES JAPAN reveal title of their 1st album

Quote:

THE TURTLES JAPAN are preparing to release their first album on April 8. At this time, they have revealed that the title of the album will be "ELECTRONIC HUMANITY".

The band formed with three main members: producer Kameda Seiji (KAMEDA), flumpool's Yamamura Ryuta (YAMAMURA), and Sakai Kazuki (SAKAI). Currently, Remioromen's Jinguji Osamu (JINGUJI) and Simon Isogai (ISOGAI) are also part of the band.

The band gave their first album its title because they want to "inspire people who live in the modern society of violent, mechanical, and dry human relations." The album will include a total of 8 songs including their debut number "It's Alright!".

In addition, the title of THE TURTLES JAPAN's upcoming tour has been determined as "THE TURTLES JAPAN Zepp Tour 2015: ELECTRONIC HUMANITY". For this tour, they are scheduled to perform on April 15 at Zepp Nagoya, 17 at Zepp Namba, and 21 at Zepp DiverCity TOKYO.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...heir-1st-album

http://www.theturtles.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/THETURTLESJAPAN
https://twitter.com/TTJ_official

KarenPang 8th May 2012 08:20 AM

Because ... I am is already up for preorder

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_c...tml?key=461484

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"Because. . . I am" is an expressive song that conveys a lot about the four members of the band, which is why they named their tour after it.

KarenPang 7th June 2012 05:28 AM

flumpool’s “Because… I am” earns tie-up with ‘au AQUOSPHONE CL IS17SH’ and ‘Sukkiri!’

flumpool’s new song, “Because… I am“, has been chosen as the CM song for ‘au AQUOSPHONE CL IS17SH‘! It will also serve as the theme song for NTV’s morning news show, ‘Sukkiri!‘.

The song shares the same title as flumpool’s current nationwide tour, and it’s described as a dynamic rock number.

“Because… I am” was originally slated for release on July 4th, but due to certain circumstances with production, the release date has been pushed back to July 11th.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/06/flu...h-and-sukkiri/

Beauty4123 7th June 2012 06:45 PM

the covers for "Because...I am" are great! i can't wait to hear the song! :D

KarenPang 21st June 2012 04:18 PM

Because… I am PV short ver.



ah it looks really good & finally no boring flumpool for a change

hopefully the full song + pv will sound/look great

Beauty4123 22nd June 2012 04:49 PM

the PV and song are awesome so far! :D

KarenPang 24th June 2012 08:35 AM

Because... I am full PV

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDE4MzQzNTcy.html

KarenPang 2nd July 2012 09:39 AM

flumpool will be performing Because… I am at this Sun's MUSIC JAPAN
  • “Because… I am” – flumpool
  • “Puri Puri♥SUMMER Kiss” – SUPER☆GiRLS
  • “Smile Smile” – Hirahara Ayaka
  • “ULTRA STEEL” – TAKAMIY
  • “LOVE CHASE” – Yamashita Tomohisa

http://www.nhk.or.jp/mj/

KarenPang 13th July 2012 04:52 AM

Because... I am has leaked out

http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114167

kinda a shock for me when I heard Summer DIVE 2012 ~into the Blue~ as it's basically an updated version of Natsu Dive + autotune xD

KarenPang 13th July 2012 05:28 PM

Because ... I am promo pic

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:love

Bigtop 14th July 2012 04:20 AM

Hearing that flumpool is quite in a competition with the girls of SCANDAL right now for #2 (when was SCANDAL that high!?; ignore Tohoshinki because they're #1):
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2012-07-10/
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2012-07-11/
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2012-07-12/

KarenPang 22nd July 2012 02:05 AM

Because... I am full PV



1 of their best PVs in recent times especially since it's sorta 1 of their higher budget ones too xD

can't wait to see them perform in mid Sept *_*

KarenPang 20th August 2012 05:49 AM

flumpool: Japan’s modern-day Beatles?

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Meet flumpool, an up-and-coming four-man pop-rock band from Japan.

The group, which burst onto the scene in 2007, consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ryuta Yamamura, lead guitarist Kazuki Sakai, both of whom are 27 years old, as well as bassist Genki Amakawa, and drummer Seiji Ogura, who are a year older.

flumpool's journey to fame in Japan was aided by helpful breaks -- one of their singles, Over the Rain, was used as the theme song of local drama series Bloody Monday, and another,Hana ni Nare, was used in a television commercial, and after their first mini album, Unreal, hit number 2 in the Japanese Oricon album charts in the week of its release, they emerged as one of the top new bands in 2008.

Three albums, numerous successful sold-out concert tours and even two books later, the band is now Singapore-bound, and will debut here on 15 September in a small showcase to begin with, a part of what is perhaps a daring gamble by its parent company, Amuse Inc., to bring J-pop back to popularity here.

'We've always only had music'

Not something you'd hear from an average Singaporean, that's for sure -- but for flumpool, going into music professionally was a natural process.

"We started with street performances -- from there we started gaining listeners, and we felt like our music really touched them," says Ryuta Yamamura, who takes lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar. "We felt from there that this is what we should do; it was what we were destined to do."

Yamamura, Sakai, and Amakawa were friends since they were in kindergarten.

Both started playing their instruments at 14, during a time where playing the guitar was a fad. For the -- for the three of them, it became much more than that, though.

They started calling themselves "cube" because there were three of them, but at the beginning of 2007, the trio roped in Ogura, their dynamic, high-powered drummer, and refashioned themselves with the letter "f" from "four", combining the words "lump" and "pool" -- which mean mass -- into their resulting unique name.

Modern-day Beatles?

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Like their local pop-rock predecessors Happy End in the 1970s, flumpool says they're greatly inspired by the legendary British rock band.

"The Beatles get us through our troubles in life, and that's what we feel we want to achieve for other people -- we want our music to help people gain confidence in whatever they do," shares Yamamura.

True, one wouldn't quite associate their music with the bouncy, catchy tunes of Love Me Do or From Me To You, but Yamamura says they aspire to the effect that The Beatles had on their millions upon millions of fans.

And there are similarities between the four 20-somethings and John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr: the relationship between Yamamura and Sakai is somewhat reminiscent of that shared between Lennon and McCartney, with them sharing much of the writing responsibilities, while Amakawa puts up a quiet but passionate front, the way Harrison always did -- except that Harrison played the guitar.

'A special connection'

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Asked how they differentiate themselves from a significantly-saturated local market, Yamamura explains that the band has a special connection with its audience.

"We don't think we're particularly unique, but we feel like we perform for an audience that feels the same way we do," he says. "It's a communication process that we have with our audience that we feel is different from certain bands."

And connect they do -- during their most recent concert in Tokyo on Sunday night, the band spent at least a fifth of the two-and-a-half hour show chatting with the audience, sparring among themselves and working the crowd.

Yamamura does most of the talking, and addresses both floors of the 5,000-capacity Tokyo International Forum hall separately and together, making it a point as frequently as possible to thank them for coming, and for their support.

He also at one point introduces the other members of the band, speaking at length about the quirks and interesting mannerisms his counterparts have -- from saying that Ogura is "way too skinny", and is only ever seen buying drinks, to sharing about how Amakawa wears running attire even in winter.

flumpool's comic side evidently emerges during their shows, in particular with lead guitarist Sakai, who at one point on Sunday night picked up a menu, ordered a plate of food, had it brought in and even took a bite from it -- even though he provides supporting vocals to Yamamura. He also spars well with the lead singer, in particular, compared to the relative silence from the other two.

Their energy and passion is also telling in their concert, during which the band performed live some 20 songs. Most of these were rock, but Yamamura did slow it down for a few numbers, sharing about the creative process of their songwriting at various stages.

And they are good quality musicians, too -- Yamamura's singing voice is classic pop-rock style, with a strong, clear quality; Sakai and Amakawa pull their own weights with several solid guitar and bass solos respectively, with Sakai playing both acoustic and electric guitars at various points. Ogura, too, displays some epic drumming skills in a lengthy, rapid tirade at one point, also weaving songs seamlessly together -- another unique facet of the band's performance.

Venturing into Singapore

The four are now looking forward to expand into Singapore, where the J-pop scene once thrived as strongly as the Korean pop scene does now.

"Our aim in this is simple: we just want to connect and communicate with Singapore fans, just like how we connect with people here," says Yamamura. "That's the most important thing -- we don't know (Singaporeans) very well yet, but through our music, we hope to be able to connect with Singapore, learn about its culture and be inspired by them to do new things (with our music)."

At the same time, the band is learning Mandarin (and very slowly, English) in preparation to break into the massive Chinese market, having toured previously in Taiwan, and even though concrete plans to move beyond Singapore in Southeast Asia haven't been made yet, the lead singer says Singapore is, where they're told, "the place to be".

"It's a great country, with great people, and that's why we want to go," he says. "We've heard very good things about it, and have never been there, so we want to learn more about it (Singapore)."

flumpool is doing pretty well in Japan, and while the extent of their international success does remain to be seen -- they are only about five and a half years old -- these modern-day Beatles aspirants do seem to have passion and promise.

http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/bl...medium=twitter

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A rather long writeup but I never would have thought Yahoo S'pore would have written such a great if not unbiased article on flumpool

And seriously , I cannot wait to see them live in performance next month here in my country alongside with WEAVER

Front rowstage baby :heart

KarenPang 21st August 2012 11:43 AM

flumpool will be releasing their 10th single title tbc on 31st Oct !

AZCS-2023
flumpool/Title is to be announced[Regular Edition] CDA
1200 yen US$15/80.36 Release Date:2012/10/31
Description:
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZCS-2023

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AZZS-10
flumpool/Title is to be announced[w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type A] CDA
1600 yen US$20/80.36 Release Date:2012/10/31
Description:*Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZZS-10

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AZCS-2022
flumpool/Title is to be announced[Limited Edition / Type B] CDA
1200 yen US$15/80.36 Release Date:2012/10/31
Description:
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZCS-2022

Tracklist

1. タイトル未定 ; title tbc
2. 君をつれて ; Kimi wo Tsurete
3. Because... I am (from the 5th tour 2012)
4. タイトル未定 (Instrumental)
5. 君をつれて (Instrumental)
6. [bonus track] 僕の存在 ; Boku no Sonzai (from the 5th tour 2012)
7. [bonus track] Present (from the 5th tour 2012)
8. [bonus track] ベガ 〜過去と未来の北極星〜 ; Vega ~Kako to Mirai no Hokkyokusei~ (from the 5th tour 2012)
9. [bonus track] reboot 〜あきらめない詩〜 ; reboot ~Akiramenai Uta~ (from the 5th tour 2012)
10. [bonus track] MW 〜Dear Mr. & Ms. ピカレスク〜 ; MW ~Dear Mr. & Ms. Picaresque~ (from the 5th tour 2012)

KarenPang 21st August 2012 04:16 PM

flumpool announces new single + album + concerts

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flumpool has announced that they will be releasing a new single and album later this year! They will also be holding concerts at Yokohama Arena and Osaka-jo Hall in January, 2013.

This announcement was made during the Tokyo performance of flumpool’s nationwide tour, ‘Because… I am‘, on August 20th at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Yamamura Ryuta excited the fans after stating, “I will announce our future schedule!”

flumpool’s upcoming single (currently untitled) is slated for release on October 31st. It will include “Kimi wo Tsurete“, the theme song for Fuji TV’s ‘Mezamashi Doyoubi‘, as its coupling track.

Meanwhile, their new album (currently untitled) will be their first in about 2 years, and is scheduled for release sometime this winter. It will contain around 14 to 15 tracks, including their previously released singles “Akashi“, “Donna Mirai ni mo Ai wa Aru“, “Kakusei Identity“, and “Because… I am“. It will also contain the first song Yamamura wrote and composed himself.

flumpool’s concerts will be held on January 11th and 12th at Yokohama Arena and on the 16th and 17th at Osaka-jo Hall. For each venue, the first and second nights will feature a different set list.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/08/flu...lbum-concerts/

KarenPang 9th September 2012 01:52 PM

The new single is titled Answer & instead of now being released on 31st Oct , it will be out on 7th Nov

CD Regular

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CD Limited

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CD + DVD

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1) Answer ; used as the theme song for the TBS drama Resident ~ 5-Ri no Kenshui
2) Kimi wo Tsurete (Brought To You) ; theme song for Fuji TV's Mezamashi Doyoubi
3) Because ... I am (from the 5th tour 2012)
4) Answer (Instrumental)
5) Kimi wo Tsurete (Instrumental)
6) Boku no Sonzai (Of My Existence) (from the 5th tour 2012) (CD Limited Track)
7) Present (from the 5th tour 2012) (CD Limited Track)
8) Vega ~Kako to Mirai no Hokkyokusei~ (from the 5th tour 2012) (CD Limited Track)
9) reboot ~Akiramenai Uta~ (from the 5th tour 2012) (CD Limited Track)
10) MW ~Dear Mr. & Ms. Picaresque~ (from the 5th tour 2012) (CD Limited Track)

Answer promo pic

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http://www.flumpool.jp/answer/

KarenPang 10th September 2012 01:53 PM

flumpool’s new single chosen as theme song for Naka Riisa’s upcoming drama

Rock band flumpool will be releasing their new single, “Answer“, on November 7th. This single has been chosen as the theme song for TBS‘ upcoming drama, ‘Resident ~5-nin no Kenshui‘, starring actress Naka Riisa.

It’s been about 2 years since flumpool was in charge of a theme song for a tv drama, with their last being ‘Bloody Monday Season 2‘ back in January of 2010. The single will be released in 3 different types: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. Limited Edition A will come with a special DVD containing a 60-minute footage titled ‘Furayon ~Kiseki no Shinkyoku Tanjou-hen‘. Meanwhile, Limited Edition B will include 5 live audio tracks from “5th tour 2012 ‘Because… I am’“.

For its coupling track, the single will include “Kimi wo Tsurete“, which is currently the theme song for Fuji TV’s ‘Mezamashi Doyoubi‘. This song will not be included in flumpool’s upcoming album that’s due out this fall.

‘Resident ~5-nin no Kenshui’ will begin its broadcast in October. The story takes place at a critical care center of a university hospital and it portrays the growth of 5 young medical interns. Aside from Naka, the cast includes Hayashi Kento, Masuda Takahisa (NEWS), Omasa Aya, and Ishibashi Anna.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/09/flu...pcoming-drama/

KarenPang 17th September 2012 01:37 AM

Yahoo ! Entertainment S'pore - Japanese bands flumpool and WEAVER charm Singapore

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Piano-rock band WEAVER was back in S'pore for the second time this year. (Photo courtesy of Asia PR Werkz)

Dressed in an assembly of casual blazers, T-shirts and jeans, WEAVER may not have had stunning outfits to impress its 650-strong fans at *SCAPE Warehouse for its gig in Singapore on Saturday night, but their soaring vocals more than made up for it.

Back for the second time this year (they first performed here in March) in a combined showcase with pop-rock group flumpool, WEAVER flaunted their impeccable musical talent — with vocalist Yuji Sugimoto on the piano, Shouta Okuno on the bass and Toru Kawabe on the drums.

The three-member piano-rock band debuted in 2007 by performing at live events in Kobe, Japan. Three years later, they hit the road to success when they had their track Hard to say I love you ~Iidasenakute~ featured as the theme song of a local drama.

Onstage, the young talents (all three members are only 24-years-old) were an impressive sight to watch as each paraded their musical flair to great fanfare.

But bassist Okuno was an exceptionally heart-stirring sight to watch — easily winning the audience over with his cheeky grins and deft harmonisation at bass. Since he had the most flexibility to move onstage with his guitar, every step from him towards the crowd also elicited loud screams.

However, it was vocalist Sugimoto who made the most effort to connect with the audience.

The piano marvel was surprisingly eloquent in English as he told the crowd, "Hello Singapore, we are WEAVER! Thanks for coming… didn't know we can come back so soon. Thank you. It's so good to see you. Today we bring you our music to make you smile. Please enjoy!"

The trio also proved to have comedic talent — as they easily tickled the audience with their jokes; mixed with their awkward boyish charm. At one point, the floor burst into uncontrollable laughter when the members started challenging each other to see who had the most dexterity in English and Mandarin.

Music-wise, the band blazed through a 60-minute set list, which was peppered with old favourites like Kanseito and Kimi no Tomodachi as well as new hits like Tsuyogari Bambi. But it was evident that Sugimoto's pipes shone the best during slower songs like Shine and Hard to say I love you ~Iidasenakute~.

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Bassist Genki Amakawa (L) and lead vocalist Ryuta Yamamura from flumpool belting out a tune. (Photo courtesy of …

But it was clear whom the audience was waiting for — as the floor exploded into raucous screams and howls when four-piece pop-rock band flumpool emerged onstage after WEAVER's showcase ended.

Making their long-awaited debut in Singapore, the five-year-old band was nothing short of spectacular — judging by the explosive reaction of the mostly-teenage crowd whenever the band burst into a fresh upbeat song.

Comprising vocalist Ryuta Yamamura, guitarist Kazuki Sakai, bassist Genki Amakawa and drummer Seiji Ogura, flumpool is steadfastly climbing the ladder to success — with their first single Hana ni Nare released in 2008 having reached close to two million downloads to date and their latest album Fantasia of Life Stripe receiving gold certification last year.

The quartet has also proved they could score commercial success — with their single Over the rain ~Hikari no Hashi~ being featured as the opening song for a local drama called Bloody Monday and another track, two of us, being used as the theme song for hit Japanese drama Ainori 2.

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Deafening screams from the floor accompanied flumpool each time they launched into a new song. Many fans were also jumped in rhythm with the melody, complete with typical head-bobbing and hand-swaying.

Lead singer Yamamura was clearly excited for the band's first performance in the lion city, as he repeatedly engaged the crowd and encouraged them to scream louder.

Sakai, who was on the guitar, was also a ball of energy as he pranced around the stage and made a variety of monkey faces to the crowd. The goofball even brought a bowl of local delicacy bak kut teh onstage to eat — in an apparent showing of his newfound love for Singaporean cuisine.

Amidst up-tempo tunes like Calling and labo — where Yamamura showed off his unbelievably strong and steady pipes — the band also engaged in small talk with the audience in a splattering of halting English and (a tad more fluent) Mandarin.

Like WEAVER, the band continuously showed their gratitude and appreciation for their Singaporean fans as they repeatedly thanked the audience for their attendance. Said Yamamura in Mandarin, "Thank you for coming to our concert. We're very touched to see all of you. Let's get 'high' until the end!"

The energy of the fans then rose another level as Yamamura's youthful zest and punch infected the crowd. The 650-strong audience also effortlessly mouthed the lyrics to the band's favourites like Hoshi no Negai wo and Because... I am.

Slightly marring the three-and-a-half hour-long event were the distracting and blinding strobe lights which shone into the audience's eyes intermittently. Chairs that filled the VIP area also may have stopped some fans from losing themselves entirely in the music — as some stood awkwardly, listening at full-attention stance.

Nonetheless, fans seemed very satisfied as the showcase drew to an end.

22-year-old Melissa Chan told this reporter that she was blown away by both bands' performances. "I loved how they really engaged the audience and genuinely wanted to play for us — and not just because we are another paying audience. It was worth all the energy and my friends and I left with a warm fuzzy feeling," she said.

The local undergrad also added that even though she was initially only looking forward to flumpool's showcase, WEAVER had thoroughly impressed her with their sincerity and raw talent — hence ultimately leaving her a "bigger fan of both [bands]".

Another fan, 24-year-old copywriter Alicia Tan — who has been following both bands since 2010 — agreed with Chan and applauded WEAVER's effort to interact with the crowd; adding that she appreciated both bands' attempts to speak in English and Mandarin to the local crowd.

When asked about the possibility of J-pop/rock making a successful comeback in Singapore, Tan said that it is only possible if local record companies were willing to stock Japanese music in their stores to expose more people to the genre.

But she added, "I think smaller, more controlled showcases are the best way to start, and to expose existing J-music fans and non J-music fans to the bands. You cannot expect the fanbase to grow by simply importing their music alone."

"In a way I think Singaporeans (and neighbouring regions) are ready for J-music [as] the previous L'Arc-en-Ciel concert showed that South East Asians are willing to travel to Singapore to see their favourite bands."

http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/bl...160254521.html

===

OMG I WAS THERE PERSONALLY LAST SAT & BOTH BANDS WERE AMAZING LIVE :thud

COME BACK SINGAPORE SOON , WEAVER & flumpool <3

KarenPang 20th September 2012 01:24 AM

JpopAsia's Interview With flumpool

JPA: Out of all the songs that you have sung, what are your favorites and the reasons behind it?

flumpool: We choose “Because... I Am”, our latest song. The message of “believe in yourself, to have confidence” is very important; it is the main theme for this song. We really feel that even for us, our condition is not the best for LIVE performances or there may be things that are not going well for us in life, but of course, we need to have self-confidence in any time.

JPA: Which countries would you like to visit and perform in?

flumpool: Frankly, we wouldn’t mind visiting any countries, as long as we can feel the culture of the country, like Singapore. Previously, we performed live in Taiwan, and we managed to experience the culture there as well.

JPA: What are some of the biggest dreams that you have achieved through your music?

flumpool: During any live performances, to be able to convey the message of the song and connect with the hearts of the audience and fans, is really important.

JPA: If you do not feel in the best condition during live performances, what do you do to gain the confidence that you need?

flumpool: Once the performance starts, everything begins to go well, even though we might have felt a little less than confident right before the performance. And because we are a band, we have each other to rely on if any one of us feels inadequate.

JPA: With your experience, what would be your advice to teenagers who face difficult problems?

flumpool: Even for us, it is important to have self-confidence. During life, we all have some flaws. Take a marriage proposal for an example. Some of us may not be the best-looking, or be the smartest person, or any flaws, we all still need confidence. However, if you hesitate to tell a person how you feel, just because you are shy, you will never succeed. It’s the same for us. If we hesitate with our music, no matter how accomplished we are, we cannot succeed. There is no harm in trying.

JPA: How has the release of “Because... I Am” changed your views on different matters?

flumpool: For this new release, we went on a tour in 52 cities for 5 months in Japan. This is the biggest tour that we have gone on. Throughout this tour, we tried to convey our messages and feelings to the fans, and made each performance the top priority, since we only had one single chance to connect with the fans and audience. We did our best for each performance. Through this kind of effort, for 52 times, we definitely have changed. We have gained so much more confidence in ourselves.

JPA: Have you ever thought of playing different instruments?

Kazuki Sakai: I’ve tried playing the bass guitar, but I failed last time, so I’d like to try it again.

Seiji Ogura: Right now, I still need a lot of practice on the drums, so I don’t think I have enough time to learn a new instrument.

Genki Amakawa: I would like to try the drums as well!

Ryuuta Yamamura: Same goes for me!

JPA: *To Seiji Ogura* I think you should teach all of them how to play the drums!

Seiji Ogura: That’s very expensive tuition fees! *laughter*

http://www.jpopasia.com/news/exclusi...ol::12241.html

KarenPang 29th September 2012 02:19 PM

flumpool's 3rd upcoming album after they release Answer , is titled experience

http://natalie.mu/music/news/77436

experience will contain 14 songs & the release date is not confirmed yet

KarenPang 30th September 2012 02:31 AM

Cover of experience

http://static.tokyohive.com/wp-conte...ce-300x299.jpg

LOL

wth man , guys :o :irked

more details on experience

Quote:

flumpool’s 1st album in 2 years will be titled “experience“, and it slated for release sometime in December. It will contain a total of 14 tracks including “Akashi“, “Donna Mirai ni mo Ai wa Aru“, “Kakusei Identity“, and “Because… I am“. The band plans to make every song on the album a single.

On September 29th, a CM for “experience” aired once on a TBS program, and also introduced a number called “36℃“, which is Yamamoto Ryuta’s (Vo, G) first song he composed himself. The CM also features a preview of their song, “more info 10.8“.

Additionally, flumpool will release their new single, “Answer“, on November 7th. The title track will serve as the theme song for the TBS drama series, ‘Resident ~5nin no Kenshui~‘.


http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/09/flu...pcoming-album/

x-megumi-x 8th October 2012 10:14 AM

The album will be released on December 12th.

CD RE
http://imageshack.us/a/img836/2093/n...poolnormal.jpg

CD (Collector's Edition)
http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9594/n...poolcollec.jpg


Tracklist
01. どんな未来にも愛はある
02. Answer
03. イイじゃない?
04. Across the Times
05. プレミアム・ガール
06. Sprechchor
07. Because... I am
08. 証
09. Natural Venus
10. 傘の下で君は…
11. 覚醒アイデンティティ
12. The great escape
13. Touch
14. 36℃

KarenPang 8th October 2012 10:23 AM

LOL I wanted to post that tonight Aurelie but anyway xD

http://www.flumpool.jp/album/experience/

The album has 2 CD + DVD LE's , with 1 of them containing a 100 page photobook that's limited to 30,000 copies + a B3 sized poster but both have the same cover as what you've posted

With that said , I'm not very interested in the contents for both CD + DVD's LE :o & wouldn't it hurt for the guys to release a PV collection DVD or something ? ;_____;

I guess I will get the CD only when I'm in Japan at the last week of 2012 since the release date for experience is 12th Dec

I just hope experience will be a much better album than Fantasia of Life Stripe as I was so bored with it :no

But at least Kakusei Identity is included in experience as it's a great B-side track & they opened their showcase setlist with that song last month when they came here to perform so *_*

KarenPang 9th October 2012 01:30 AM

More details on experience

Quote:

“experience” is flumpool first album since “Fantasia of Life Stripe” was released about 2 years ago. It will feature a total of 14 tracks including their singles “Akashi“, “Donna Mirai ni mo Ai wa Aru“, “Kakusei Identity“, and “Because… I am“, along with “36℃“, which is Yamamoto Ryuta’s (Vo, G) first song he composed himself.

The album will be released in 3 different versions: Limited Edition, Regular Edition, and Collector’s Edition. The Limited Edition will come with a DVD containing live footage from the Kanagawa Kenmin Hall performance of the band’s nationwide tour, ‘flumpool Tour2012: Because… I am‘, as well as documentary footage.

Meanwhile, the Collector’s Edition will come with a DVD called ‘5th Tour Live Kanzenban‘, and a 100-page art book. There will only be 30,000 sets for this edition.

Furthermore, mysterious vampire band Red Dracul Scar Tissue will also be releasing a remix album on December 12th. Titled “experimental“, the album will feature participation by Jazztronik’s Nozaki Ryota, and it will include remixes of songs that will be included in flumpool’s “experiment”.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/10/flu...um-experience/

Also I want to add that their 8th single Present is not included in experience

KarenPang 9th October 2012 12:43 PM

AZZS-12
flumpool/experience[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
3143 yen US$40/79.3 Release Date:2012/12/12
Description:*Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZZS-12

*********************************************

AZCS-1020
flumpool/experience[Regular Edition] CDA
2667 yen US$34/79.3 Release Date:2012/12/12
Description:
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZCS-1020

KarenPang 18th October 2012 03:06 PM

「Answer」Music Video Short ver.



O__O

Wow , wasn't expecting that & from the looks of the PV preview , it's probably going to be 1 of their most entertaining PV to date , even though for sure it's green screen xD

The studio preview version of Answer sounds so amazing & when the guys sang that last month for the 1st time when they came here to perform , ah so much memories for me as I was there *_*

KarenPang 2nd November 2012 09:50 AM

NINKI index for Answer

Singles

01 310.30 NMB48 - Kitagawa Kenji
02 101.50 THE SECOND from EXILE - THINK 'BOUT IT!
03 64.70 Golden Ixion Bomber-DT - DT Suteru / Let's Go-ED
04 51.00 flumpool - Answer
05 47.20 Nishino Kana - Always
06 35.50 sphere - Pride on Everyday
07 26.40 Sonar Pocket - Kimi Kinenbi ~Umaretekitekurete Arigatou。~
08 21.70 Kitamura Eri - Destiny
09 19.10 GRANRODEO - DARK SHAME
10 18.60 back number - Aoi Haru

KarenPang 3rd November 2012 04:07 AM

flumpool will be on MUSIC STATION next Fri

2012/11/9
  1. スペシャルメドレー/AKB48
  2. アイノビート -Dance ver.-/Kis-My-Ft2
  3. 明日がくるなら/JUJU
  4. 青い春/back number
  5. Answer/flumpool
  6. Party Rock Anthem/RED FOO of LMFAO

===
  1. Special Medley/AKB48
  2. Ai no Beat -Dance ver.-/Kis-My-Ft2
  3. Ashita ga Kurunara/JUJU
  4. Aoi Haru/back number
  5. Answer/flumpool
  6. Party Rock Anthem/RED FOO of LMFAO

Awesome & I really like Answer a lot , 1 of their most experimental no.s to date imo

KarenPang 8th November 2012 06:55 AM

experience promo pic

http://i46.tinypic.com/333hm5d.jpg

:lmfao at what Ryuuta is wearing xD

KarenPang 14th November 2012 10:16 AM

Oricon Weekly - Singles (5/11/2012~11/11/2012)

*1 317,051 *,317,051 NMB48 - Kitagawa Kenji
*2 106,161 *,106,161 THE SECOND from EXILE - THINK 'BOUT IT!
*3 *45,177 1,173,873 AKB48 - UZA
*4 *34,699 *,*34,699 flumpool - Answer
*5 *23,047 *,*23,047 Golden Ixion Bomber-DT - DT Suteru / Let's Go-ED
*6 *21,362 *,*21,362 Nishino Kana - Always
*7 *11,530 *,*89,959 HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA - HALLOWEEN PARTY
*8 *10,721 *,*10,721 sphere - Pride on Everyday
*9 **9,869 *,**9,869 Sonar Pocket - Kimi Kinenbi ~Umaretekitekurete Arigatou。~
10 **9,588 *,**9,588 Dream5 - Shekimeki!

Answer did well , congrats <3 can't wait for experience to get released next month like now !

KarenPang 2nd December 2012 07:41 AM

36℃ full PV



This is the first song Ryuta composed himself since the band made their major debut. It will be included in experience which will be released on December 12th

KarenPang 7th December 2012 01:35 PM

NINKI index for experience

01 160.70 Kim Hyun Joong - UNLIMITED
02 91.40 Mizuki Nana - ROCKBOUND NEIGHBOURS
03 86.00 flumpool - experience
04 82.30 Ketsumeishi - KETSUNOPOLIS 8
05 53.80 GREEN DAY - TRE
06 28.40 Mikaze Ai (Aoi Shota), Hijirikawa Masato (Suzumura Kenichi), Kurusu Sho (Himono Hiro) - Uta no☆Prince Sama♪Shuffle Unit CD Ai & Masato & Sho
07 25.70 Shibasaki Kou - Lyrical*Wonder
08 24.10 lecca - ZOOLANDER
09 20.90 Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox
10 19.00 Plastic Tree - Ink

KarenPang 13th December 2012 03:00 AM

experience has leaked out

http://ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2947238

Gave a quick listen to all the new songs in the album & I must say , it's their most experimental album to date which's great

Gazillion million way better than Fantasia of Life Stripe which was super boring D:

KarenPang 13th December 2012 06:13 AM

flumpool Holding Mini-Live Performance Before Arena Tour Start!

Quote:

On December 12th, flumpool have released their latest album "experience", which had been the first album in about two years for the band. To celebrate the release, the band has been performing at the club Shibuya eggman on the same day - the first time for the band.

While flumpool will be heading onto their special arena tour in January, playing at Yokohama Arena and Osaka Jo-Hall, the performance at Shibuya eggman was a very special event, that was exclusive to 150 fans only!

The performance at that was only roughly an hour long and included a total of seven songs, including the most recent single "Answer". With this very special live, flumpool showed their most dedicated fans, who they are right now and created an atmosphere not many get to experience these days.

The tickets for the up-coming arena performances will go on sale on Saturday, December 15th.

"flumpool Special Live 2013 'experience'"

-- Yokohama Arena

2013/01/11 (Fri) OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30
2013/01/12 (Sat) OPEN 16:30 / START17:30 

-- Osaka Jo-Hall

2013/01/16 (Wed) OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30
2013/01/17 (Thu) OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30 

General Tickets Sales Start: 2012/12/15 (Sat)

KarenPang 19th December 2012 07:05 AM

Oricon Weekly - Albums (10/12/2012~16/12/2012)

*1 98,064 98,064 EXILE - EXILE BEST HITS -LOVE SIDE/SOUL SIDE- (Total since 5 Dec 2012: 480,281)
*2 96,661 96,661 Mizuki Nana - ROCKBOUND NEIGHBOURS
*3 71,756 71,756 Kim Hyun Joong - UNLIMITED
*4 56,179 56,179 Ketsumeishi - KETSUNOPOLIS 8
*5 50,746 50,746 flumpool - experience
*6 44,398 44,398 Matsutoya Yumi - Matsutoya Yumi 40 Shunen Kinen Best Album Nihon no Koi to, Yuming to。 (Total since 20 Nov 2012: 593,939)
*7 42,989 42,989 Mr.Children - [(an imitation) blood orange] (Total since 28 Nov 2012: 655,496)
*8 29,342 29,342 YUI - GREEN GARDEN POP (Total since 5 Dec 2012: 146,054)
*9 28,817 28,817 YUI - ORANGE GARDEN POP (Total since 5 Dec 2012: 144,760)
10 19,544 19,544 GREEN DAY - TRE

KarenPang 10th January 2013 09:47 AM

flumpool to release “experience” in Asia + one-man live in Taiwan

http://static.tokyohive.com/wp-conte...ol-600x417.jpg

Quote:

flumpool’s latest album, “experience“, will be released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

This was decided when flumpool met up with Taiwanese rock band Mayday after appearing in the rock festival, ‘SUPER SLIPPA PART2‘, back in October of 2011. With the support of Mayday’s agency, plans for an album release in the Asia region was arranged. The release is set for sometime in late-February.

The track list for the overseas version of “experience” will be the same as the Japanese version. In addition, it will contain a Chinese version of “Akashi“, written by Mayday’s Ashin and sung by Yamamura Ryuta, and a Japanese version of Mayday’s hit song, “OAOA“.

Furthermore, flumpool will hold a one-man live on March 2nd at Legacy TAIPEI in Taiwan.
http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/01/flu...ive-in-taiwan/

KarenPang 16th January 2013 04:10 PM

experience is certified Gold for shipment of 100K copies

http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201212.html

KarenPang 3rd March 2013 07:29 AM

flumpool will release their new DVD / Blu-ray flumpool Special Live 2013“experience”at YOKOHAMA ARENA on 24th April

LIVE DVD/Blu-ray
『flumpool Special Live 2013“experience”at YOKOHAMA ARENA』
2013年4月24日
【Blu-ray盤】
AZXS-1002 ¥6,700(tax in)
商品形態:Blu-ray(本編)+DVD(特典映像)

DISC-1:本編(約130分収録予定)
1.どんな未来にも愛はある
2.Touch
3.君に届け
4.Natural Venus
5.The great escape
6.今年の桜
7.証
8.僕はここにいる
9.Sprechchor
10.傘の下で君は…
11.two of us
12.覚醒アイデンティティ
13.Because... I am
14.reboot ~あきらめない詩~
15.プレミアム・ガール
16.イイじゃない?
17.星に願いを
18.Answer
19.花になれ
20.36℃

DISC‐2:特典映像(約60分収録予定)
<初の台湾単独公演ライブ&ドキュメンタリー映像>
大熱狂のうちに終了した「experience 台湾初体験」concertの模様や、台湾でのメンバーの活動を記録したライブ&ドキュメンタ リー。
日本では未発表となっている「証明」「OAOA」(台湾・香港・シンガポール リリースアルバム「experience」収録)のライブ映像も収録予定。

【DVD盤】
AZBS-1011 ¥5,700(tax in)
商品形態:DVD2枚組(本編+特典映像)
DISC-1:本編(約130分収録予定)
DISC‐2:特典映像(約60分収録予定)
※Blu-ray盤・DVD盤の本編、特典映像は同内容となります。

●先着予約購入特典
「experience オリジナルイヤホンコードホルダー」
・DVD/ブルーレイの両方が対象です。
・特典数量に限りがありますので、無くなり次第終了となります。
・AMAZONほか一部のオンラインサイトやCDショップで特典が付かない場合があります。事前にご予約さ れるオンラインサイト/CDショップに ご確認ください。

http://natalie.mu/music/news/85918
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000088006

KarenPang 4th March 2013 01:54 PM

AZBS-1011
flumpool/flumpool Special Live 2013 "experience" at YOKOHAMA ARENA DVD
5429 yen US$57/94.79 Release Date:2013/04/24
Description:
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZBS-1011

*********************************************

AZXS-1002
flumpool/flumpool Special Live 2013 "experience" at YOKOHAMA ARENA[Blu-ray] Blu-ray
6381 yen US$67/94.79 Release Date:2013/04/24
Description:
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZXS-1002

KarenPang 19th April 2013 04:41 AM

flumpool to hold 2-day live at Nippon Budokan

http://static2.tokyohive.com/wp-cont...ol-600x473.jpg

Quote:

flumpool will be holding a 2-day live at Nippon Budokan on October 1 and 2.

This was announced during the annual Earth Day live, ‘TOKYO FM & JFN present EARTH×HEART LIVE 2013‘, on April 17 at NHK Hall. The upcoming concert will be an especially special one for the band since October 1 marks their 5th anniversary.

They commented, “Right after our debut, amidst the suddenly changing environment, this was the first place where we felt we grabbed a hold of something. We want to stand at that place again at this timing. We also want to create a live that condenses everything that shined throughout these past 5 years.”

Additionally, flumpool will release a new single (currently untitled) in early summer. More details will be announced at a later date.
http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04/flu...ippon-budokan/

Yay new single soon . About time after releasing experience <3

KarenPang 27th April 2013 01:01 AM

flumpool’s Sakai Kazuki to go on hiatus in order to devote himself to dieting

Quote:

flumpool has announced that guitarist Sakai Kazuki will be taking a break from appearing on visuals for the time being in order to devote himself to his diet.

Sakai has been dieting since the band’s debut, but has failed and rebounded repeatedly. As a result, he’s decided to take his diet seriously and made this decision. He declared that he will be successful with his diet by late-June and return to the band. Since he will only go on hiatus from appearing on visuals, he will still continue to produce music, write blogs, and appear on radio programs.

To accompany Sakai’s hiatus, flumpool is currently looking for a help member. Application conditions include “someone that looks like Sakai Kazuki“, “someone who looks good in a jacket“, and “someone who is used to going on stage“.
http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04/flu...lf-to-dieting/

o_O

Er good luck to Kazuki I guess & honestly when I saw him onstage last Sept , he wasn't that fat

Heck he even ate a little bit of local Singaporean food onstage during their MC sesssions haha

KarenPang 30th April 2013 12:57 PM

[J-ROCK] SID AND FLUMPOOL ATTENDING MUSIC MATTERS 2013, SINGAPORE ON THE 23RD OF MAY

Quote:

Japanese Rock Band SID and flumpool will be attending the Music Matters 2013′s Japanese showcase, in Singapore on the 23rd of May 2013 as part of the “J-Rock Matter Live by Barks”.

Both S.I.D and flumpool will be performing at the “J-Rock Matter Live by Barks” on the 23rd of May, 9PM, at Clark Quay on the Music Matters Live Stage, followed by a secret gig with Weaver at the Beer Garden. The secret gig will be an invitational only event from 11PM at the beer garden.

Source: http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000001823

About Music Matters,

‘MUSIC MATTERS’ is a music business convention for Asia that will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, various showcases, and other programs where important people from the music industry worldwide gather together, in which Japanese artists had never been showcased in the past.

[MUSIC MATTERS 2013]

1.DIGITAL MATTERS : 21 -22 May@The Ritz Carlton Singapore
2.MUSIC MATTERS :22 -24 May @The Ritz Carlton Singapore
3.MUSIC MATTERS LIVE :22-24 May @ Clark Quay

“J-rock Matters presented by BARKS”
May 23rd @ 9pm (10pm Japan time)
Performers: flumpool, SID
Location: Music Matters 2013 Main Stage
http://www.allthatmatters.asia/
http://www.allthatmatters.asia/digit...c-matters.html
http://www.afachan.asia/2013/04/j-ro...e-23rd-of-may/

O.M.G :thud :thud :thud

I REALLY REALLY want to go for this but seems like it will be closed doors corporate event ? ._.

Wow , I'm really surprised that SID is coming to S'pore for the 1st time & while for flumpool + WEAVER , they're coming back again xD

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

KarenPang 1st May 2013 09:13 AM

YES YES YES :thud

http://i0.wp.com/www.afachan.asia/wp...size=571%2C241

http://www.afachan.asia/2013/04/j-ro...he-23rd-of-may

OMG 23rd May , is a date with both flumpool & SID <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

It's going to be funny to see flumpool again for the 2nd time in a row but HEY I'm not complaining xD

KarenPang 7th May 2013 02:17 PM

ah omg :thud :thud :thud

Quote:

We have ONE MORE surprise for flumpool fans!
Taking this opportunity to promote their album "experience", flumpool will be having a special mini live event for fans only!

flumpool 'experience'
Fan Showcase in Singapore
Date: 24th May 2013 (Fri)
Time: 4pm
Venue: Shanghai Dolly @ Clarke Quay
Entrance requirement:
• You must bring your copy of
flumpool 'experience' album (Singapore edition) to gain entry.
• First 200 fans will receive a drink coupon

Ready to experience flumpool up and close?
https://www.facebook.com/Amuse.Inc.A...65220466977846

Short clip of flumpool in which Ryuuta speaks in surprisingly perfect English about this :D



omg the thought of seeing them 3 times in a row as compared to BREAKERZ in my own home turf country = madness if not insane :thud

KarenPang 18th May 2013 01:27 PM

less than 5 more days before I see flumpool live in person/concert for 2 days back to back next Thurs & Fri alongside with SID & WEAVER :heart

and their airplane flight details have been already released just now via Facebook

Quote:

[EVENT] Music Matters Event 23rd of May - timetable featuring SID, flumpool and WEAVER in Singapore! Watch them for free in this non-ticketed event at Clarke Quay Singapore! Do not miss it! - AFA Channel! Found at http://bit.ly/19Iul8l

Also take note of Artiste arrival times to Singapore! Let's give them a warm welcome!

flumpool

May 21st (TUESDAY)
NH-111 from Narita
5:20pm
Terminal 2

WEAVER, SID

May 22nd (WEDNESDAY)
NH-111 from Narita
5:20pm
Terminal 2
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...4674827&type=1

Too bad I'll be working if not I most definitely will welcome all 3 bands next week before next Thurs/Fri back to back worth of fun xD

So can't wait , this's going to be awesome :D . I'm not sure which 1 I should be more excited over , the free showcase or flumpool's showcase ?

http://i2.wp.com/www.afachan.asia/wp...MLive-2013.jpg

http://www.afachan.asia/2013/05/even...ampaign=Buffer

KarenPang 23rd May 2013 01:19 AM

This's it ! I'm finally going to see flumpool + SID later tonight after work <3

They did a radio show yesterday with Chinese radio station YES 93.3



https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...27635023_n.jpg

LOL at Seiji holding the Kazuki's 'i am on a diet' board xD

flumpool’s temporary guitarist revealed! Turns out to be comedian Yusuke Inoue

Quote:

flumpool has finally revealed their temporary guitarist! The reveal was yesterday, May 12, on Nico Nico Live. The guitarist turns out to be, much to the surprise of fans, a comedian from the NON STYLE comedy duo, Yusuke Inoue.

While this may be a shocking decision, Yusuke Inoue seems to be perfectly qualified for the job. For some time now, it has been said that Inoue closely resembles Sakai, the first condition set by flumpool. Inoue also clears the conditions “must be from Kansai”, “must be used to standing on stage”, and “can play the guitar decently”.

Inoue also has an impressive career resume. As a half of comedy duo NON STYLE, he is currently a regular of three currently airing shows. He also has dozens of TV appearances including commercials and has released nine DVDs. He has also has experience in the music industry. He has written and composed anime Sergeant Keroro’s tenth ending theme and has released a mini-album under the name “Day of the Legend”, with all songs in the mini-album also written and composed by him.

All four members of flumpool have high expectations of Yusuke Inoue. “He is perfect for the spot that Kazuki left as he stops his visual activities to diet. Inoue-san is such a natural at this that when the four of us stand side by side, there might even be some who won’t notice the difference.” comments the drummer and leader, Seiji Ogura. Kazuki also jokingly declares, “The four of us are the judge of this search, but this decision was a unanimous one. But Inoue-san, don’t forget that this position is yours just for now. For now. I’ll finish this diet, become hot, and make the most awesome comeback!”. Kazuki Sakai will be away until the end of June and will be working towards his target of 64 kg.

Inoue will also be appearing on flumpool’s next PV (to be shot on May 25) and will also be with flumpool as they appear as the front cover in magazine 「PATi・PATi」. It will be interesting to see what kind of visuals will come from this new lineup.

Though flumpool fans are shocked and have found this to be extremely funny, the news is accepted postively. “LOL They DO look alike!”, “Feels like ROCK!”, “Looking forward to the PV!” are just some of the reactions of the fans.
http://sgcafe.com/2013/05/flumpool-t...rist-revealed/

http://images.sgcafe.net/2013/05/flu...i2-500x394.jpg

flumpool with Kazuki

http://images.sgcafe.net/2013/05/flumpool1-500x374.jpg

flumpool with Inoue

Oh wow hilarious LMAO , tonight's going to be interesting :laugh I can't wait alongside with tomorrow afternoon's showcase too :heart

KarenPang 24th May 2013 07:31 PM

omg I had SO much fun seeing flumpool back to back in both showcases , it was CRAZY but I survived :laugh

It was a great experience going to see them twice in a row & both experiences were different but the overall feeling is the same , priceless in seeing them live after so soon after last Sept :heart

I'll be writing my concert reports within the next few days & yesterday afternoon after the indoor showcase ended , Ryuuta said onstage they will release a new single in Summer , followed by 2 days back to back performing at Nippon Budokan in Oct !

For now , here're 2 clips of flumpool that were taken from their press conference ; both have English subtitles

flumpool hopes that Taiwanese rockband Mayday's Ashin will write more songs for them -> http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video...257c%257c%257c

Guitarist Kazuki makes a special appearance in Singapore despite a visual hiatus -> http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video...iatus/tn6v898z

For the record , Kazuki did came/tagged along & performed with the other 3 onstage for both dates which was a relief . I rather see him than comedian Yusuke Inoue & for the record , Kazuki does NOT look fat when I saw him xD

He's doing a good job losing weight haha & Ryuuta was trying his best not to laugh in the 2nd clip but that obviously failed big time :P

KarenPang 25th May 2013 04:24 PM

flumpool will release their 11th single 大切なもの君以外に見当たらなくて / 微熱リフレーム (Tai Setsuna Mono Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Reframe) on 3rd July :D

As what they've announced just now via Nico Video + let alone Ryuuta said it yesterday afternoon onstage after their showcase ended :heart

Covers , tracklist & promo pic

CD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...thsingleCD.jpg

1) 大切なものは君以外に見当たらなくて ; Tai Setsuna Mono Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute
2) 微熱リフレイン ; Binetsu Reframe
※「明治エッセルスーパーカップ」TV-CMソング ; Meiji Essel Super Cup TV-CM song
3) 今年の桜(ライブ音源); Kotoshi no Sakura (Live)
4) labo(ライブ音源)(Live)
5) Hello(ライブ音源)(Live)
6) 君をつれて(ライブ音源) ; Kimi wo Tsurete (Live)
7) 春風(ライブ音源); Harukaze (Live)
8) Touch(ライブ音源)(Live)
9) ベガ~過去と未来の北極星~(ライブ音源) ; Vega ~Kako to Mirai no Hokkyokusei~ (Live)
10) イイじゃない?(ライブ音源); Ii Janai? (Live)
11) 星に願いを(ライブ音源); Hoshi ni Negai wo (Live)

CD + DVD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ingleCDDVD.jpg

1) 大切なものは君以外に見当たらなくて ; Tai Setsuna Mono Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute
2) 微熱リフレイン ; Binetsu Reframe
※「明治エッセルスーパーカップ」TV-CMソング ; Meiji Essel Super Cup TV-CM song3) OAOA
4) 大切なものは君以外に見当たらなくて(Instrumental)
5) 微熱リフレイン(Instrumental)
6) OAOA(Instrumental)

<初回限定盤DVD収録内容>
・「微熱リフレイン」スタジオライブ映像 ; Binetsu Reframe studio live video

Promo pic

http://i39.tinypic.com/k0hi6o.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/91401
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000090630

LOL no Kazuki insight xD & wow their cover of Mayday's OAOA as the B-side track , fantastic <3

I kind of regret not hearing OAOA much earlier but considering they've done this track twice within the last 2 days I saw them , it's officially my new fave song from them now :D

Bring on their new single now yay

===

Took place 2 days ago on Thurs night , flumpool's 2nd live performance in S'pore for MUSIC MATTERS LIVE & I was personally there :D



The songs they did include :

1) Kakusei Identity
2) Touch
3) Hana ni Nare
4) OAOA (Mayday)
5) Answer

They started both their showcases with Kakusei Identity which's still a great B-side & I'm so thrilled they did Hana ni Nare as I really really want them to do something from their old stuff so woo

Was the 1st time I heard their cover of Mayday's OAOA but it was awesome , the crowd was so fired up which was madness

Ryuuta really knows how to work up the crowd . I love it that prior to OAOA , he was doing the whole pep rally cheering from left to right , to ladies to gentlemen until he said S'pore xD

KarenPang 26th May 2013 10:38 AM

A 33 seconds preview snippet of Tai Setsuna Mono Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute

https://soundcloud.com/flumpooloffic...nimiat/s-KMxg6

Sounds good ! Too bad they didn't performed that track when I went for their 2 back to back showcases ._.

KarenPang 26th May 2013 03:57 PM

I finally finished writing 1 of 3 concert reports :dead2

http://minlilin.livejournal.com/907732.html

This centres on part 1 of flumpool + SID's MUSIC MATTERS LIVE back to back showcases that took place on Thurs night

SID is next followed by flumpool's last min announced showcase on Fri afternoon whew x.x

Also xinmsn.com posted this article writeup on flumpool

flumpool and Mayday’s brotherly relationship

http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/...ionship#page=1

Broromance in the works for flumpool & Mayday ? 8D it's so cute on the way Ryuuta fanboy over Mayday's Ashin >____<

KarenPang 27th May 2013 02:47 PM

flumpool and Sid’s fist-pumping concert in Singapore

http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/...apore#scpshrtu

KarenPang 28th May 2013 02:04 PM

AZCS-2027
flumpool/Taisetsuna Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain[Regular Edition] CDA
1200 yen US$12/102.78 Release Date:2013/07/03
Description:Single of flumpool. Regular edition includes nine bonus tracks recorded at the concert "EARTH x HEART LIVE 2013" on April 17, 2013.
First Press Details:application password (valid only in Japan)
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZCS-2027

*********************************************

AZZS-16
flumpool/Taisetsuna Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1600 yen US$16/102.78 Release Date:2013/07/03
Description:Single of flumpool. This edition includes a special track "OAOA" and three instrumental tracks. Comes with a bonus DVD with live footage performing "Binetsu Refrain" at studio session and more. *The DVD disc is encoded for region 2 (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and no subtitles are included.
First Press Details:application password (valid only in Japan)
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZZS-16

===

Genki scolded Ryuuta last Sat during their Nico Video webshow as for Taisetsuna Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute , Genki wanted Ryuuta to shorten the song title but Ryuuta said no LOL

KarenPang 12th June 2013 04:36 AM

Taisetsuna Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute PV (Short Ver.)



I don't know why this's called the Short Version as it looked like the full thing to me o_O but anyway I really like it & it feels so odd not to see Kazuki in the PV haha

KarenPang 21st June 2013 07:33 AM

With regards to Oricon Album Chart Ranking for the first half of 2013 , experience ranked in at #49 , last sales count - 68,404

http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/specia....html#topphoto

KarenPang 30th June 2013 03:32 PM

Kazuki has already reached his ideal weight & now he's back in flumpool , LOL

62.5キロ〜!!!!!!
無事flumpoolに復活することができました〜!!!
ほんとみんなのおかげ!
ありがとうございます!
井上さんもありがとうございましたー!
#flumpool_diet

https://twitter.com/fp_kazuki/status/351330251151917056

LOL congrats Kazuki xD

KarenPang 1st July 2013 04:06 AM

NINKI index for Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain

01 261.40 Nogizaka46 - Girls Rule
02 51.10 flumpool - Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain
03 41.90 VAMPS - AHEAD / REPLAY
04 38.50 S/mileage - Atarashii Watashi ni Nare! / Yattaruchan
05 20.30 Mimori Suzuko - Yakusoku Shite yo? Issho Dayo!
06 19.40 JUNO - Ring
07 17.80 Takeuchi Mariya - Dear Angie ~Anata wa Makenai / Sorezore no Yoru
08 17.40 SPYAIR - Genjyo Destruction
09 17.30 Shimizu Shota - WOMAN DON'T CRY
10 15.00 Angela Aki - Yume no Owari Ai wo Hajimari

Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute full PV



Kazuki at the end of the PV :roflmao . The rest are SO mean to him xD

BARKS even reported about Kazuki's successful weight loss haha

http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000091824

DIET IS OVER , as written on his T-shirt haha

KarenPang 1st July 2013 03:14 PM

New Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain promo pic

http://i39.tinypic.com/2vds58p.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/94077

KarenPang 7th July 2013 04:17 AM

Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain has finally leaked out

http://www.j-mp3.info/2013/07/flumpo...kimi-igai.html

KarenPang 12th July 2013 02:50 PM

Oricon Weekly - Singles (1/7/2013~7/7/2013)

*1 337,138 337,138 Nogizaka46 - Girls Rule
*2 157,570 741,252 EXILE - EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~
*3 *50,058 *50,058 VAMPS - AHEAD / REPLAY
*4 *26,573 *26,573 S/mileage - Atarashii Watashi ni Nare! / Yattaruchan
*5 *25,781 *25,781 flumpool - Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute / Binetsu Refrain
*6 *17,770 *17,770 SPYAIR - Genjou Destruction
*7 *12,697 *12,697 Takeuchi Mariya - Dear Angie ~Anata wa Makenai / Sorezore no Yoru
*8 *11,996 229,799 Hey!Say!JUMP - Come On A My House
*9 *10,453 *94,119 EXILE TAKAHIRO - Issen Ichibyou
10 **9,622 **9,622 Doll☆Elements - Kimi no Heart ni Tokihanatsu!

KarenPang 17th July 2013 01:03 AM

flumpool and Mayday's collaboration song to be used in movie 'Oshin'

Quote:

It's been revealed that flumpool and Mayday's collaboration song, "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~", will be used as the theme song for the upcoming movie, 'Oshin'.

flumpool and Mayday has been deepening their friendship since performing together in Taiwan back in 2011. For this collaboration, the film production side wanted them to come up with a song that crosses the border of the movie's theme "to live".

"Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" was written especially for the movie. It's a ballad song that is sung by both Yamamura Ryuta (flumpool / Vo, G) and Ashin (Mayday / Vo). This is the first time Ashin will be singing in Japanese.

Taking this opportunity, Mayday will be making their debut in Japan. They will release a Japanese original best-of album this fall.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...in-movie-oshin

KarenPang 16th August 2013 02:17 PM

flumpool will be releasing their 12th single 強く儚く / Belief~春を待つ君へ~ (Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~) on 2nd Oct !

2013年10月2日発売

[初回限定盤 CD+DVD]
AZZS-18 ¥1,680(税込)
1.強く儚く
2.Belief~春を待つ君へ~※映画『おしん』主題歌
3.brilliant days

DVD特典映像
How have we felt for 5 years? ~flumpool's 5th anniversary historic DVD~
収録分数:約60分以上

[通常盤 CD]
AZCS-2029 ¥1,260(税込み)
1.強く儚く
2.Belief~春を待つ君へ~※映画『おしん』主題歌
3.brilliant days

BONUS TRACK
OLDIES but GOODIES-flumpool 5th year anniversary non-stop mix-

http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000093420
http://natalie.mu/music/news/97380

Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ promo pics

flumpool only

http://i39.tinypic.com/1zvd2j8.jpg

Mayday & flumpool together

http://i41.tinypic.com/nwmz42.jpg

KarenPang 17th August 2013 05:32 AM

2013/08/16
J-WAVE LIVE 2000 +13 setlist
Location - National Yoyogi Stadium first gymnasium

1.花になれ ; Hana ni Nare
2.星に願いを ; Hoshi ni Negai wo
3.大切なものは君以外に見当たらなくて ; Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute
4.reboot ~あきらめない詩~ ; reboot ~Akiramenai Uta~
5.イイじゃない? ; Ī janai ?
6.君に届け ; Kimi ni Todoke

http://www.setlist.mx/concerts/12258

KarenPang 17th August 2013 10:39 AM

flumpool to release their 5th anniversary single

Quote:

flumpool will be celebrating their 5th anniversary on October 1st. To commemorate this occasion, the band will release a new single titled "Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" on October 2nd.

"Tsuyoku Hakanaku" is a new song that is said to present what's to come for the band. Meanwhile, "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" is a collaboration song with Mayday, and it will be used as the theme song for the movie 'Oshin'. For its coupling track, the single will include a new song called "brilliant days".

In order to write "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~", Yamamura Ryuta (Vo) read the movie's script. He was deeply moved by the protagonist's will to live.

The single's limited edition will come with a DVD containing 'How have we felt for 5 years? ~flumpool's 5th anniversary historic DVD~', which is a 60-minute digest of the flumpool's history. The regular edition will come with a bonus track called 'OLDIES but GOODIES-flumpool 5th year anniversary non-stop mix-', which is a non-stop remix of the band's 20 singles.

Furthermore, flumpool will hold an anniversary live on October 1st and 2nd at Nippon Budokan. Tickets will go on sale on August 31st.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...versary-single

KarenPang 20th August 2013 01:20 PM

AZCS-2029
flumpool / flumpool x Mayday/TSUYOKU HAKANAKU/BELIEF -HARU WO MATSU KIMI HE-[Regular Edition] CDA
1200 yen US$12/98.85 Release Date:2013/10/02
Description:Single from flumpool features two leading tracks. One of them is a collaboration song with Mayday, "Belief - Haru wo Matsu Kimi e -," which is the main theme of the film "Oshin."
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZCS-2029

*********************************************

AZZS-18
flumpool / flumpool x Mayday/TSUYOKU HAKANAKU/BELIEF -HARU WO MATSU KIMI HE-[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1600 yen US$16/98.85 Release Date:2013/10/02
Description:Single from flumpool features two leading tracks. One of them is a collaboration song with Mayday, "Belief - Haru wo Matsu Kimi e -," which is the main theme of the film "Oshin." Comes with a bonus DVD, "How have we felt for 5 years? - flumpool's 5th anniversary historic DVD - (over 60 min.)" featuring their history for five years. *The DVD disc is encoded for region 2 (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and no subtitles are included.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/d.html?KEY=AZZS-18

KarenPang 21st August 2013 01:03 AM

flumpool To Celebrate 5th Anniversary With New Single "Tsuyoku Hakanaku/Belief~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e"

Quote:

"Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" will be released on October 2nd. "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" is a collaboration song with Mayday and it will be used as a theme song for the movie "Oshin".

The limited edition will come with a DVD containing "How have we felt for 5 years? ~flumpool's 5th anniversary historic DVD~", a documentary about flumpool's career, while the regular edition will come with a bonus track called "OLDIES but GOODIES-flumpool 5th year anniversary non-stop mix-", a non-stop remix of the band's 20 singles.
http://www.jpopasia.com/news/flumpoo...-e::14681.html

KarenPang 7th September 2013 07:24 AM

Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ covers

CD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../AZCS-2029.jpg

CD + DVD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rs/AZZS-18.jpg

http://www.flumpool.jp/single/20131002t_b/

All I can say's so ... interesting ? Kinda reminds me of Unreal somehow or another :P

Bigtop 8th September 2013 05:11 AM

Naked flumpool again!?

KarenPang 11th September 2013 01:28 PM

The Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ PV will be aired tomorrow on SSTV

Quote:

明日12日(木)7:30NEW CUTSは「友 ~旅立ちの時~」ゆず、「Always」Superfly、「Belief ~春を待つ君へ~」flumpool×Mayday、「Flowers(Short Ver.)」山崎まさよし 他オンエア!
https://twitter.com/spaceshowertv/st...54675405021184

Excited to hear/see what Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ offers , it doesn't get more crossover between 2 countries than this

KarenPang 12th September 2013 02:40 PM

Preview for flumpool and Mayday's collaboration single 'Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~' revealed



Quote:

The preview for flumpool and Mayday's collaboration single "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~" has been revealed.

The video clip, titled "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~Music Video Limited Preview with 'Oshin' extract", features a band session with flumpool and Mayday in Taiwan with scenes from the movie 'Oshin' incorporated into it.

The full version PV is scheduled to be revealed on September 16.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...o-matsu-kimi-e

KarenPang 13th September 2013 02:13 PM

flumpool & Mayday will perform Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ together on the 27th Sept episode of MUSIC STATION

2013/09/27
  1. 楽曲未定/AKB48
  2. 風は西から/奥田民生
  3. 歌うたいのバラッド/奥田民生 × 斉藤和義
  4. スペシャルメドレー/きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ
  5. バィバィDuバィ~See you again~/Sexy Zone
  6. スペシャルメドレー/Perfume
  7. Belief ~春を待つ君へ~/flumpool×Mayday
  8. Forever Love〈Classical Version〉/YOSHIKI

===
  1. tbc/AKB48
  2. Kaze wa Nishi Kara/Okuda Tamio
  3. Uta Utai no Ballad/Okuda Tamio × Saito Kazuyoshi
  4. Special Medley/Kyari ̄ Pamyu Pamyu
  5. Bye Bye Du Bye ~See you again~/Sexy Zone
  6. Special Medley/Perfume
  7. Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~/flumpool×Mayday
  8. Forever Love〈Classical Version〉/YOSHIKI

Wow what a lineup & I'm most excited for them as this doesn't get anymore crossover from country to another country

KarenPang 17th September 2013 02:44 PM

Full PV of Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~



Wow just wow & Mayday's Ashin actually sounds great if not natural belting out in Japanese + his vocals just flows so seamlessly together with Ryuuta which's awesome

Going to be really kick ass to see both groups perform next week on MUSIC STATION !

KarenPang 20th September 2013 03:25 PM

Tsuyoku Hakanaku PV short version



I have no idea why this's considered as a short PV version as it looks/feels as though it's the full thing oO

KarenPang 2nd October 2013 12:57 AM

Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ has leaked

http://www.j-mp3.info/2013/10/flumpo...-x-mayday.html

KarenPang 9th October 2013 02:02 PM

Tsuyoku Hakanaku / Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~ overall peak position - #6 ; 25,208

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2013-10-14/more/2/

KarenPang 28th October 2013 04:12 PM

Flumpool To Release DVD & Blu-ray In 5th Honour Anniversary

Quote:

The foursome band flumpool made the Christmas present for its fans. The band has announced the release of DVD&Blu-ray “flumpool 5th Anniversary Special 2Days Live - For our 1,826 days & your 43,824 hours - ” on December 25.

On October 1 and 2 flumpool performed at Budokan in honour of 5th anniversary since the band’s debut. 20 000 fans for 2 days came to celebrate the significant event in the band’s history and to listen to the songs from the latest single ”Tsuyoku Hakanaku /Belief – Hare Wo Matsu Kimi”.

The band is celebrating its anniversary at Budokan for the 2nd time. 4 years ago flumpool acted a 2-day-show in honour of the 1st anniversary, where all the tickets were sold out. It is an undeniable breakthrough to play there after one year since the debut for such a young band. Many Japanese bands are seeking to play a live in entirely filled concert hall Budokan.

The band has performed its debut song “Hana Ni Nare”, a renowned track “Kimi Ni Todoke” from the same titled anime, “Akashi”, the special Budokan version of “OLDIES but GOODIES”, and many more. They are also planning to record the documentary to an upcoming release.

“flumpool 5th Anniversary Special Live -For our 1,826 days & your 43,824 hours- at Budokan”

Live Blu-ray&DVD - 25.12.2013

Track list:

1.Because... I am
2.Kakusei Identity
3.Calling
4.Binetsu Refrain
5.Donna Mirai Ni Mo Ai Ha Aru
6.two of us
7.OLDIES but GOODIES – Budokan Special Ver.-
labo
Hello
388859
Time capsule with Inoue Yusuke (NON STYLE)
Present
Nagare Boshi
Vega – Kako To Mirai No Hokkyokusei –
hydrangea
Tokyo Aika
Frame

8.Akashi
9.Hana Ni Nare
10.Tsuyoku Hakanaku
11.Kimi Ni Todoke

Dancer Performance

12.reboot – akiramenai shi –
13.MW – Dear Mr. &Ms. Picaresque –

“Member-introducing session”

14.Hoshi Ni Negai Wo
15.Natsu Dive
16. ii jyanai?

EN1 Belief – Haru Wo Matsu Kimi He – (flumpool×Mayday)
EN2 OAOA (flumpool×Mayday)
EN3 Taisetsu Na Mono Ha Kimi Igai Ni Miataranakute
http://www.jpopasia.com/news/flumpoo...ry::15072.html

KarenPang 2nd December 2013 11:54 PM

flumpool to live broadcast their Christmas day live

Quote:

flumpool will be holding a studio live on Christmas Day, December 25th. It's been revealed that this will receive a live broadcast via Nico Nico Namahousou, Ustream, and YouTube.

The studio where the live will be held is the place where flumpool has recorded many of their songs. During the live, they will perform numbers that represented each year since their debut in 2008.

On Nico Nico Namahousou, there will be a special program right before the live at 5:00 pm.

Additionally, flumpool will release their live DVD/Blu-ray "flumpool 5th Anniversary Special Live 'For our 1,826 days & your 43,824 hours' at Nippon Budokan" on December 25th.

[flumpool Studio Streaming Live ~feel the warmth & happiness~]

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 25 7:00~7:45 pm

URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv160703907 (Nico Nico Namahousou)
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/stolabo-tokyo (Ustream)
http://www.youtube.com/user/flumpoolchannel/live (YouTube)
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...stmas-day-live

KarenPang 25th December 2013 03:43 AM

flumpool announce best-of album + nationwide tour

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flumpool will be releasing a best-of album next spring. They will also hold a nationwide tour starting on April 19th.

Since their major debut in 2008, the band has released 16 singles, 1 mini-album, and 3 full albums. The track list for their upcoming best-of album is currently undecided, but we can expect it to be a compilation of their history.

Meanwhile, flumpool's upcoming tour will kick off on April 19th at Fukuoka Sun Palace & Hall for a total of 28 shows in 21 locations. Ticket pre-reservations will be available starting January 6th.

The tour dates can be seen below.

[flumpool 5th Anniversary tour 2014]

Saturday, April 19 - Fukuoka Sun Palace & Hall (Fukuoka)
Sunday, April 20 - Fukuoka Sun Palace & Hall (Fukuoka)
Saturday, April 26 - Matsuyama Shimin Kaikan (Ehime)
Sunday, April 27 - Alfa Abunagi Hall (Kagawa)
Tuesday, April 29 - Kurashiki Shimin Kaikan (Okayama)
Saturday, May 3 - Kanazawa Kagekiza (Ishikawa)
Monday, May 5 - Sendai Sun Plaza Hall (Miyagi)
Tuesday, May 6 - Sendai Sun Plaza Hall (Miyagi)
Saturday, May 10 - Nara 100-nen Kaikan (Nara)
Saturday, May 17 - Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan (Chiba)
Saturday, May 24 - Shizuoka-shi Shimizu Bunka Kaikan Marinart (Shizuoka)
Sunday, May 25 - Omiya Sonic City (Saitama)
Saturday, June 7 - Iwate Kenmin Kaikan (Iwate)
Sunday, June 8 - Koriyama Shimin Bunka Center (Fukuashima)
Friday, June 13 - Nitori Bunka Hall (Hokkaido)
Saturday, June 14 - Obihiro Shimin Bunka Hall (Hokkaido)
Saturday, June 21 - Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima)
Sunday, June 22 - Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima)
Saturday, June 28 - Kagoshima Shimin Bunka Hall (Kagoshima)
Sunday, June 29 - Kumamoto Shimin Kaikan Sojo Daigaku Shimin Hall (Kumamoto)
Saturday, July 5 - Niigata Kenmin Kaikan (Niigata)
Sunday, July 6 - Niigata Kenmin Kaikan (Niigata)
Wednesday, July 9 - Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall (Aichi)
Thursday, July 10 - Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall (Aichi)
Saturday, August 9 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
Sunday, August 10 - Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa)
Saturday, August 23 - Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
Sunday, August 23 - Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ationwide-tour

KarenPang 31st December 2013 07:10 AM

[BDRIP] flumpool 5th Anniversary Special Live「For our 1,826 days & your 43,824 hours」at Nippon Budokan

http://jpfiles.blog138.fc2.com/blog-entry-5985.html

KarenPang 12th February 2014 03:24 PM

Promo pic for their upcoming 1st best album

http://i57.tinypic.com/169mbv4.jpg

:luv2

AND flumpool will be coming (back) again to Singapore this coming Sun to perform an exclusive acoustic live :thud

http://www.meradio.sg/musicportal/mainframe

omg flumpool should settle down if not migrate to Singapore lmao

brener 12th February 2014 06:38 PM

they look cute :3

KarenPang 18th February 2014 05:14 AM

xinmsn wrote an article & provided photos of their last Sun's gig at Singapore

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgukeFnCYAAhi3X.jpg

http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/...apore#scpshrtu
https://twitter.com/xinmsn_en/status/435622625939714048

I didn't went for it since I've already seen them performed 3 times haha

KarenPang 7th March 2014 03:21 AM

flumpool will release their 1st best album The Best 2008-2014 「MONUMENT」 on 21st May

http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000101105

KarenPang 7th March 2014 09:18 AM

flumpool reveal details on first best-of album

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flumpool's first best-of album "The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT" will be released on May 21.

At the end of last year, it was announced that flumpool would be releasing their first best-of album this spring. It will be a 2-disc set with a total of about 30 songs. Aside from their singles, it will also include new songs called "Ashita e no Sanka" and "Believer's High", which have already received tie-ups.

Shortly before the release of the album, flumpool will kick off their nationwide tour on April 19. Fans can expect to hear the new songs during the tour.

[The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT]

・Hana ni Nare
・Over the rain ~Hikari no Hashi~
・Hoshi ni Negai wo
・MW ~Dear Mr. & Ms.Picaresque~
・reboot ~Akiramenai Uta~
・Kimi ni Todoke
・Donna Mirai ni Mo Ai ga Aru
・Akashi
・Because... I am
・Answer
・Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi Igai ni Miataranakute
・Tsuyoku Hakanaku
・labo (Re-Arrange)
・Hydrangew (Re-Arrange)
・Believers High
・Ashita e no Sanka

Others
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...-best-of-album

KarenPang 11th March 2014 12:45 AM

flumpool to sing opening theme for new anime 'Captain Earth

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flumpool's new song "Believer's High" has been picked up as the opening theme for the new anime 'Captain Earth' which will premiere in April.

"Believer's High" will be included in flumpool's first best-of album "The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT" that's scheduled to be released on May 21. It's a pop tune that has the message "we must choose the path we walk on ourselves".

The official website for 'Captain Earth' will reveal a trailer for the anime, featuring "Believer's High", on March 15 at 6:00 pm.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...-captain-earth

KarenPang 19th March 2014 02:30 PM

flumpool’s New Track Revealed In Teaser For Anime "Captain Earth"

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As reported earlier, a new track “biri-ba-zu hai” from a highly anticipated best album “The Best 2008-2014 ‘MONUMENT’” of pop rock band flumpool will be used as the main theme in anime series “Captain Earth,” which kick off this April.

Yesterday, the management of the band ‘A-Sketch’ has revealed a teaser to the anime with a snippet of its upcoming song “biri-ba-zu hai” on its official facebook page.
http://www.jpopasia.com/news/flumpoo...th::15882.html


AyuGAME 19th March 2014 05:27 PM

Gundam???

i like what i hear...looking forward for the full song

KarenPang 28th March 2014 02:27 AM

Another The Best 2008-2014 「MONUMENT」promo pic

http://i57.tinypic.com/3347oro.jpg

http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000101882

KarenPang 10th April 2014 02:09 PM

AZBS-1019
flumpool/Believers High[Limited Release] DVD
1000 yen US$10/103.21 Release Date:2014/05/21
Description:First DVD single from flumpool features the intro theme of anime series "Captain Earth."
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/AZBS-1019

KarenPang 12th April 2014 09:34 AM

flumpool unveil full track list for best-of album

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flumpool has unveiled the full track list for the best-of album "The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT" which will be released on May 21st.

The band's first best-of album will come with 2 discs. Aside the 16 tracks that were already revealed, it will also include "Kimi wo Tsurete" which was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi Doyoubi', "Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e" which was the theme song for movie 'Oshin', as well as "Harukaze" and "Ii Janai?" which have been popular songs at their live concerts.

The album's limited edition will come with a DVD containing the recording documentary and studio live for "Ashita e no Sanka" and a "doll version" of "Over the rain ~Hikari no Hashi~". This "doll version" features Yamamura Ryuta (Vo, G) as a doll.

Additionally, it's been revealed that "Believers High" will be released as a DVD single on the same day as the album. This was used as the opening theme for the anime 'Captain Earth'.

[The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT]

DISC 1:
01. Hana ni Nare
02. Hoshi ni Negai wo
03. Donna Mirai ni mo Ai wa Aru
04. Harukaze
05. Kimi wo Tsurete
06. Binetsu Refrain
07. Belief ~Haru wo Matsu Kimi e~
08. MW ~Dear Mr. & Ms.Picaresque~
09. 「labo (Re-format)」
10. two of us
11. Tsuyoku Hakanaku
12. Over the rain~Hikari no Hashi~
13. Believers High
14. Kakusei Identity
15. Akashi

DISC 2:
01. Ashita e no Sanka
02. reboot ~Akiramenai Shi~
03. Taisetsu na Mono wa Kimi igai ni Miataranakute
04. Kotoshi no Sakura
05. Zanzou
06. Because... I am
07. Touch
08. Answer
09. Ii Janai?
10. Mitsumeteitai
11. Hydrangea
12. Snowy Nights Serenade~Kokoro Made mo Tsunagitai~ (Choral Xmas Ver.)
13. Natsu Dive
14. Kimi ni Todoke
15. Frame
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...best-of-album-

KarenPang 15th April 2014 12:40 AM

flumpool unleash PV for 'Ashita e no Sanka'

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flumpool has unleashed the PV for their new song "Ashita e no Sanka" through their official YouTube channel.

"Ashita e no Sanka" is currently being used as the Monday theme song for Fuji TV's morning news program 'Mezamashi TV'. The PV begins with Yamamura Ryuta (Vo, G) taking a night stroll, then flows into the band members performing until the day breaks.

"Ashita e no Sanka" will be available for download in Chaku-Uta Full form on April 16.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ita-e-no-sanka


KarenPang 16th April 2014 04:17 PM

The Best 2008-2014 「MONUMENT」covers

2 CDs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...NUMENT2CDs.jpg

2 CDs + DVD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ENT2CDsDVD.jpg

http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000102559

Very nice covers , so abstract & beautiful . Funny that when I 1st saw the covers , I was like eh , L'arc~en~ciel's Butterfly much ?

Ashita e no Sanka full song

http://www.j-mp3.info/2014/04/flumpool_16.html

KarenPang 18th April 2014 11:50 AM

Ashita e no Sanka full PV

http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/flumpoo...fc07dc6d13d431

brener 18th April 2014 02:38 PM

nice covers, guys probably smoked a weed before coming up with it hahaha

KarenPang 22nd April 2014 01:11 PM

flumpool kick off their nationwide tour in Fukuoka

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On April 19th, flumpool kicked off their 5th anniversary nationwide tour 'flumpool 5th Anniversary tour 2014: MOMENT' at Fukuoka Sun Palace & Hall.

The audience warmly welcomed the band as they took the stage. Yamamura Ryuta (Vo, G) called out to the crowd, "I wanted to meet you! Fukuoka!" They performed songs off of their first best-of album "The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT" (May 21st release), and also performed "Ashita e no Sanka", which will be used on Mondays as the theme song for 'Mezamashi TV', for the very first time.

'flumpool 5th Anniversary tour 2014: MONUMENT' is said to attract about a total of 100,000 people. The tour will wrap up with 2-day lives at Yokohama Arena and Osaka-jo Hall.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...our-in-fukuoka

KarenPang 7th May 2014 04:41 PM

Short PV version of Believers ・ High



It's only a short version but everything looks great , let alone the song

KarenPang 8th May 2014 12:20 AM

flumpool perform in an elevator for 'Believers High' PV



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The short PV for flumpool's new song "Believers High" has been uploaded on their official YouTube channel.

"Believers High" is being used as the opening theme for the anime 'Captain Earth'. It will be included in their best-of album "The Best 2008-2014: MONUMENT" which will be released on May 21. It will also be released as a DVD single on the same day.

The PV features the members giving a powerful performance inside of a elevator that's quickly rising toward the sun.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ievers-high-pv

adantatu2 8th May 2014 10:17 PM

I'm not a fan of them, I tried their music before, but "Believers High" sounds promising. I can't wait for the full song.

KarenPang 9th May 2014 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by adantatu2 (Post 3074022)
I'm not a fan of them, I tried their music before, but "Believers High" sounds promising. I can't wait for the full song.

They have some great songs in their discography . Still their earlier works are some of their finest even up to now , such as Hana ni Nare , Harukaze , Over the rain

Even their latest album experience is worth a listen

KarenPang 14th May 2014 01:11 PM

Full version of Believers ・ High has leaked

http://www.j-mp3.info/2014/05/flumpool.html

adantatu2 14th May 2014 10:35 PM

^thanks


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